Wemby Hoped He Wouldn’t Get Fined For Throwing The Ball Into The Stands Cause He Did It To ‘Make Some Guy’s Day’

Wemby Hoped He Wouldn’t Get Fined For Throwing The Ball Into The Stands Cause He Did It To ‘Make Some Guy’s Day’

Uproxx - News·2024-04-02 07:00

Victor Wembanyama had a monster night on Friday to lead the Spurs to a rather stunning overtime win over the New York Knicks, with the rookie star scoring 40 points, pulling down 20 rebounds, and dishing out seven assists.

It was Wembanyama’s first 40/20 game, and at the end he showed how much the win meant to him when he intercepted the Knicks final pass downcourt, hugged the ball (much like Tim Duncan), and then launched the ball into the crowd in celebration. That last part drew the attention of the league, as the NBA frowns on throwing things into the crowd, and Wembanyama got slapped with the first fine of his career, sending the league office a $25,000 donation on Sunday.

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